Word on the Street: How Has President Obama Done So Far?

Word on the Street: How Has President Obama Done So Far?

Veronica Dunlap, 32

Coming into office President Obama faced so many challenges, and I think a lot of...

Coming into office President Obama faced so many challenges, and I think a lot of his predecessors may not have weathered them as well. Kennedy and Clinton, for instance, had horrible first years. In addition to dealing with the normal presidential issues, Obama has also had to weather not being accepted by a lot of people who are still getting used to an African-American President. On average, he has fared pretty well given the situation.